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What is hydro chloric acid?

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Hydrochloric acid (HCL) is a colorless and odorless solution of hydrogen chloride and water. Once commonly referred to as muriatic acid or spirit of salt, this acid is a highly corrosive chemical compound with several applications in industry. It is also found in diluted amounts in the stomach of humans and animals as gastric acid.

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A hydrochloric acid is an acid that can be found in stomach. This substance is very dangerous and it can burn a hole in fabric and even skin. Hydrochloric acid is a chemical.

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Hydrocloric Acid is an acid which is highly corrosive strong mineral acid

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the chemical formula for hydro chloric acid is h2so4

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it lowers pH levels

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